Myron J. Heimer, 66, of Wabasha, formerly of Rose Creek and Austin, died October 4, 2011 in Wabasha. He was born November 18, 1944 in Austin, the son of Henry and Barbara (Kasel) Heimer. He graduated from Pacelli High School and attended college in Austin. He worked at IBM in Rochester for 30 years, retiring in 1995. He married Peggy […]
No local bids on library addition cabinetry
Plans are in the works for beautiful circulation and reference desk areas in the Grand Marais Public Library addition, and library director Linda Chappell is trying to keep costs down while keeping quality high in the process. At the October 11, 2011 county board meeting, commissioners voted on a contract with St. Germain’s Cabinet, Inc. of Duluth for construction of […]
Committee committed to “Stop the Madness” campaign
Even though the county board has put plans for a new community center on hold pending word on whether the City of Grand Marais will help financially support the project, a group of Cook County residents continues to try to convince commissioners to halt the project as it has been proposed by the Cook County Community Center Steering Committee. A […]
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Cooler weather and precipitation calms Pagami Creek fire
At press time, cooler temperatures and finally, some rain had helped dampen the Pagami Creek fire. Fire officials said the fire is now 87 percent contained. The size of the fire is approximately 92,682 acres. On Wednesday, October 13, crews were nearing completion of the line along the northeastern boundary of the fire near Fishdance Lake. Crews also continued with […]
DNR, Forest Service restrict fires throughout Minnesota
With dry conditions persisting throughout much of Minnesota, wildfire agencies have restricted open burning throughout the state. As of midnight Oct. 6, by order of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Commissioner Tom Landwehr, open burning is only allowed for special exceptions by the county, state or federal agency having permitting responsibilities. Recreational fires or campfires will only be allowed […]
Down Memory Lane
10 Years Ago · Oc t. 15, 2001 After months of negotiations that involved even the highest officials in the state, Cleveland- Cliffs Inc. and Minnesota Power have finally reached an agreement with LTV Corporation to acquire the assets of LTV Steel Mining Company in northeastern Minnesota for a total of $87.5 million. The deal was finalized Wednesday. Cleveland- Cliffs […]
Sewer refund request backfires
A city resident’s attempt to get repaid for eight years of sewer bills seems to have backed up on her, so to speak. On August 24, 2011, Judie Johnson of Grand Marais told the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) that she should be refunded for sewer charges from the eight years leading up to sewer reconstruction on her street in 2008. […]
Two Grand Marais buildings to receive commercial rehabilitation money
The Cook County Senior Center will receive up to $78,500 to replace windows, make bathrooms handicap accessible and weatherize the building. A second business, The Garage, will also receive up to $78,500 to repair masonry, upgrade the electrical system, replace the garage door and weatherize the building. If these fixes are made, local owner Jill Terrill said The Garage may […]